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List of Counties of Texas (Texas Administrative Divisions)

S.N.County NameFIPS codeFormed inCounty seatPopulationArea in sq miArea in km2
1Anderson County11846Palestine59,5121,0712,774
2Andrews County31876Andrews18,9231,5013,888
3Angelina County51846Lufkin88,0948022,077
4Aransas County71871Rockport25,595252653
5Archer County91858Archer City9,1559102,357
6Armstrong County111876Claude1,8099142,367
7Atascosa County131856Jourdanton52,7831,2323,191
8Austin County151836Bellville32,5466531,691
9Bailey County171876Muleshoe7,0318272,142
10Bandera County191856Bandera22,8307922,051
11Bastrop County211836Bastrop114,9318882,300
12Baylor County231858Seymour3,5338712,256
13Bee County251857Beeville31,2268802,279
14Bell County271850Belton399,5781,0592,743
15Bexar County291836San Antonio2,127,7371,2473,230
16Blanco County311858Johnson City13,3587111,841
17Borden County331876Gail5578992,328
18Bosque County351854Meridian19,0139892,561
19Bowie County371840New Boston91,9928882,300
20Brazoria County391836Angleton413,2241,3873,592
21Brazos County411841Bryan249,6245861,518
22Brewster County431887Alpine9,5086,19316,040
23Briscoe County451876Silverton1,4949002,331
24Brooks County471911Falfurrias6,7409432,442
25Brown County491856Brownwood38,6319442,445
26Burleson County511846Caldwell20,1796661,725
27Burnet County531852Burnet55,7229952,577
28Caldwell County551848Lockhart52,4305461,414
29Calhoun County571846Port Lavaca19,9425121,326
30Callahan County591858Baird14,6158992,328
31Cameron County611848Brownsville431,8749062,347
32Camp County631874Pittsburg13,164198513
33Carson County651876Panhandle5,8229232,391
34Cass County671846Linden28,6229382,429
35Castro County691876Dimmitt7,3808982,326
36Chambers County711858Anahuac56,1795991,551
37Cherokee County731846Rusk53,2231,0522,725
38Childress County751876Childress6,6797101,839
39Clay County771857Henrietta10,7301,0982,844
40Cochran County791876Morton2,5837752,007
41Coke County811889Robert Lee3,3968992,328
42Coleman County831858Coleman7,9901,2733,297
43Collin County851846McKinney1,254,6588482,196
44Collingsworth County871876Wellington2,6119192,380
45Colorado County891836Columbus21,4759632,494
46Comal County911846New Braunfels201,6285621,456
47Comanche County931856Comanche14,3599382,429
48Concho County951858Paint Rock3,3269922,569
49Cooke County971848Gainesville44,2588742,264
50Coryell County991854Gatesville86,3701,0522,725
51Cottle County1011876Paducah1,2639012,334
52Crane County1031887Crane4,5947862,036
53Crockett County1051875Ozona2,7992,8087,273
54Crosby County1071876Crosbyton5,0309002,331
55Culberson County1091911Van Horn2,2543,8139,876
56Dallam County1111876Dalhart7,5261,5053,898
57Dallas County1131846Dallas2,656,0288802,279
58Dawson County1151876Lamesa11,7589022,336
59Deaf Smith County1171876Hereford18,4951,4973,877
60Delta County1191870Cooper5,647277717
61Denton County1211846Denton1,045,1208882,300
62DeWitt County1231846Cuero20,2529092,354
63Dickens County1251876Dickens1,7259042,341
64Dimmit County1271858Carrizo Springs8,1811,3313,447
65Donley County1291876Clarendon3,1939302,409
66Duval County1311858San Diego9,5851,7934,644
67Eastland County1331858Eastland18,2909262,398
68Ector County1351887Odessa170,0229012,334
69Edwards County1371858Rocksprings1,3832,1205,491
70Ellis County1391849Waxahachie232,3879402,435
71El Paso County1411848El Paso875,7841,0132,624
72Erath County1431856Stephenville44,4961,0862,813
73Falls County1451850Marlin17,7527691,992
74Fannin County1471837Bonham38,6508922,310
75Fayette County1491837La Grange25,4889502,460
76Fisher County1511876Roby3,6659012,334
77Floyd County1531876Floydada5,0429922,569
78Foard County1551891Crowell1,0537071,831
79Fort Bend County1571837Richmond958,4348752,266
80Franklin County1591875Mount Vernon10,912286741
81Freestone County1611850Fairfield20,6458852,292
82Frio County1631858Pearsall19,5201,1332,934
83Gaines County1651876Seminole22,8921,5023,890
84Galveston County1671838Galveston367,4073991,033
85Garza County1691876Post4,6458962,321
86Gillespie County1711848Fredericksburg28,1591,0612,748
87Glasscock County1731887Garden City1,1539012,334
88Goliad County1751836Goliad7,2218542,212
89Gonzales County1771836Gonzales20,0401,0682,766
90Gray County1791876Pampa20,8889282,404
91Grayson County1811846Sherman150,5329342,419
92Gregg County1831873Longview126,679274710
93Grimes County1851846Anderson33,4487942,056
94Guadalupe County1871846Seguin195,1667111,841
95Hale County1891876Plainview31,9531,0052,603
96Hall County1911876Memphis2,8289032,339
97Hamilton County1931856Hamilton8,6448362,165
98Hansford County1951876Spearman5,0069202,383
99Hardeman County1971858Quanah3,4176951,800
100Hardin County1991858Kountze58,6708942,315
101Harris County2011836Houston5,009,3021,7294,478
102Harrison County2031839Marshall71,3708992,328
103Hartley County2051876Channing4,9961,4623,787
104Haskell County2071858Haskell5,4359032,339
105Hays County2091848San Marcos292,0296781,756
106Hemphill County2111876Canadian3,1349102,357
107Henderson County2131846Athens87,4678742,264
108Hidalgo County2151852Edinburg914,8201,5694,064
109Hill County2171853Hillsboro38,7719622,492
110Hockley County2191876Levelland21,5059082,352
111Hood County2211866Granbury69,1264221,093
112Hopkins County2231846Sulphur Springs38,7847852,033
113Houston County2251837Crockett22,1971,2313,188
114Howard County2271876Big Spring30,8339032,339
115Hudspeth County2291917Sierra Blanca3,6084,57111,839
116Hunt County2311846Greenville118,7298412,178
117Hutchinson County2331876Stinnett19,7218872,297
118Irion County2351889Mertzon1,5261,0522,725
119Jack County2371856Jacksboro9,3989172,375
120Jackson County2391836Edna15,2848302,150
121Jasper County2411836Jasper32,9079382,429
122Jeff Davis County2431887Fort Davis1,7782,2655,866
123Jefferson County2451836Beaumont253,9489042,341
124Jim Hogg County2471913Hebbronville4,5831,1362,942
125Jim Wells County2491911Alice38,8868652,240
126Johnson County2511854Cleburne210,5477291,888
127Jones County2531854Anson20,8509312,411
128Karnes County2551854Karnes City15,1377501,942
129Kaufman County2571848Kaufman197,8297862,036
130Kendall County2591862Boerne51,8286621,715
131Kenedy County2611921Sarita3301,4573,774
132Kent County2631876Jayton7039022,336
133Kerr County2651856Kerrville53,9001,1062,865
134Kimble County2671858Junction4,4011,2513,240
135King County2691876Guthrie2159122,362
136Kinney County2711850Brackettville3,1911,3643,533
137Kleberg County2731913Kingsville30,4428712,256
138Knox County2751858Benjamin3,2558542,212
139Lamar County2771840Paris51,2499172,375
140Lamb County2791876Littlefield12,6871,0162,631
141Lampasas County2811856Lampasas23,5397121,844
142La Salle County2831858Cotulla6,6791,4893,856
143Lavaca County2851842Hallettsville20,6059702,512
144Lee County2871874Giddings18,4516291,629
145Leon County2891846Centerville16,6981,0722,776
146Liberty County2911836Liberty115,0421,1603,004
147Limestone County2931846Groesbeck22,5699092,354
148Lipscomb County2951876Lipscomb2,8809322,414
149Live Oak County2971856George West11,9671,0362,683
150Llano County2991856Llano23,1639352,422
151Loving County3011887Mentone486731,743
152Lubbock County3031876Lubbock327,3949002,331
153Lynn County3051876Tahoka5,9528922,310
154McCulloch County3071856Brady7,4481,0692,769
155McLennan County3091850Waco270,3581,0422,699
156McMullen County3111858Tilden5651,1132,883
157Madison County3131853Madisonville13,8774701,217
158Marion County3151860Jefferson9,704381987
159Martin County3171876Stanton5,1799152,370
160Mason County3191858Mason3,9879322,414
161Matagorda County3211836Bay City36,3911,1142,885
162Maverick County3231856Eagle Pass58,8291,2803,315
163Medina County3251848Hondo55,6191,3283,440
164Menard County3271858Menard1,9119022,336
165Midland County3291885Midland183,5879002,331
166Milam County3311836Cameron26,1591,0172,634
167Mills County3331887Goldthwaite4,5637481,937
168Mitchell County3351876Colorado City8,9689102,357
169Montague County3371857Montague21,8909312,411
170Montgomery County3391837Conroe749,6131,0442,704
171Moore County3411876Dumas21,8729002,331
172Morris County3431875Daingerfield12,184254658
173Motley County3451876Matador1,0159892,561
174Nacogdoches County3471836Nacogdoches65,7289472,453
175Navarro County3491846Corsicana56,5331,0712,774
176Newton County3511846Newton11,9089332,416
177Nolan County3531876Sweetwater14,1829122,362
178Nueces County3551846Corpus Christi353,1258362,165
179Ochiltree County3571876Perryton9,7179182,378
180Oldham County3591876Vega1,8231,5013,888
181Orange County3611852Orange86,115356922
182Palo Pinto County3631856Palo Pinto30,2319532,468
183Panola County3651846Carthage23,0228012,075
184Parker County3671855Weatherford179,7079042,341
185Parmer County3691876Farwell9,6698822,284
186Pecos County3711871Fort Stockton14,7124,76412,339
187Polk County3731846Livingston54,2581,0572,738
188Potter County3751876Amarillo114,6499092,354
189Presidio County3771850Marfa5,6863,8569,987
190Rains County3791870Emory13,306259671
191Randall County3811876Canyon150,5479142,367
192Reagan County3831903Big Lake3,1391,1753,043
193Real County3851913Leakey2,7727001,813
194Red River County3871836Clarksville11,6961,0502,719
195Reeves County3891883Pecos11,9562,6366,827
196Refugio County3911836Refugio6,7397701,994
197Roberts County3931876Miami8379242,393
198Robertson County3951837Franklin17,6598552,214
199Rockwall County3971873Rockwall137,044149386
200Runnels County3991858Ballinger9,7511,0542,730
201Rusk County4011843Henderson53,3919242,393
202Sabine County4031836Hemphill10,0584901,269
203San Augustine County4051836San Augustine7,7675281,368
204San Jacinto County4071870Coldspring29,3265711,479
205San Patricio County4091836Sinton71,4676921,792
206San Saba County4111856San Saba5,5081,1342,937
207Schleicher County4131887Eldorado2,3021,3113,395
208Scurry County4151876Snyder16,2119032,339
209Shackelford County4171858Albany3,1699142,367
210Shelby County4191836Center24,1927942,056
211Sherman County4211876Stratford2,7719232,391
212Smith County4231846Tyler249,0919282,404
213Somervell County4251875Glen Rose10,098187484
214Starr County4271848Rio Grande City66,5871,2233,168
215Stephens County4291858Breckenridge9,4758952,318
216Sterling County4311891Sterling City1,3879232,391
217Stonewall County4331876Aspermont1,2359192,380
218Sutton County4351887Sonora3,2691,4543,766
219Swisher County4371876Tulia6,8779002,331
220Tarrant County4391849Fort Worth2,230,7088642,238
221Taylor County4411858Abilene148,8139162,372
222Terrell County4431905Sanderson7182,3586,107
223Terry County4451876Brownfield11,6028902,305
224Throckmorton County4471858Throckmorton1,5329122,362
225Titus County4491846Mount Pleasant31,5474111,064
226Tom Green County4511874San Angelo120,1031,5223,942
227Travis County4531840Austin1,363,7679892,561
228Trinity County4551850Groveton14,4896931,795
229Tyler County4571846Woodville20,5609232,391
230Upshur County4591846Gilmer44,0505881,523
231Upton County4611887Rankin3,1281,2423,217
232Uvalde County4631850Uvalde25,1381,5574,033
233Val Verde County4651885Del Rio47,9993,1718,213
234Van Zandt County4671848Canton65,3048492,199
235Victoria County4691836Victoria91,9498832,287
236Walker County4711846Huntsville83,7227882,041
237Waller County4731873Hempstead65,1095141,331
238Ward County4751887Monahans11,0388362,165
239Washington County4771836Brenham37,8106091,577
240Webb County4791848Laredo272,8233,3578,695
241Wharton County4811846Wharton42,0351,0902,823
242Wheeler County4831876Wheeler4,8249142,367
243Wichita County4851858Wichita Falls129,9846281,627
244Wilbarger County4871858Vernon12,4559712,515
245Willacy County4891911Raymondville20,0275971,546
246Williamson County4911848Georgetown727,4801,1242,911
247Wilson County4931860Floresville55,4158072,090
248Winkler County4951887Kermit7,3818412,178
249Wise County4971856Decatur81,2759052,344
250Wood County4991850Quitman48,7426501,683
251Yoakum County5011876Plains7,5818002,072
252Young County5031856Graham18,2369222,388
253Zapata County5051858Zapata13,8199972,582
254Zavala County5071884Crystal City9,2091,2993,364


About Texas


Texas stands as the nation's second-largest state by population and size which extends from the Gulf of Mexico to the High Plains while sharing borders with Mexico and four domestic states including Louisiana and Arkansas and Oklahoma and New Mexico. The population of Texas reached an estimated 31.29 million people during July 1 2024 while showing rapid growth that positions it among the fastest-expanding states in the United States. The Texas economy stands as the second-largest in the United States and would rank among the world's biggest economies if it were a country because of its energy sector and technology industry and manufacturing base and healthcare services and international trade.

Geography and Climate

Texas extends across 268,600 square miles (695,600 km²) of land which contains different geographic areas that include eastern pine forests and coastal wetlands and western mountainous regions and desert basins and Hill Country limestone formations and rolling prairies. The state's extensive size becomes evident through its 800-mile straight-line distances which demonstrate its diverse regional characteristics. The state experiences diverse climate zones which range from tropical storm-prone Gulf Coast to alpine conditions in its westernmost mountain ranges and continental conditions in the interior and arid to semi-arid conditions in the western regions.

Population and Demographics

Texas leads the country in population growth through both population growth and migration from within the state and abroad during recent years. The July 2024 population estimate of 31.29 million shows that major metropolitan areas and rapidly expanding suburban counties continue to grow at a steady pace. The state's population growth has created a more diverse age distribution and language base and cultural diversity which solidifies Texas as one of America's most dynamic demographic regions.

Economy

Texas generates a gross state product exceeding multi-trillion dollars which positions it as the second-largest state economy in the United States and ranks among the top economies worldwide when treated as an independent nation. The real output of Texas reached $2.2 trillion in 2024 according to official statistics while nominal calculations show the state's economic value ranges between $2.6 trillion and $2.7 trillion based on specific assessment methods and timeframes. The state economy thrives because of its energy sector which includes oil and natural gas production and wind and solar power development and its manufacturing base and logistics network and information technology sector and aerospace industry and life sciences sector. The oil and natural gas sector generated $27.3 billion in state and local taxes and royalties during fiscal year 2024 which demonstrates the enduring financial value of energy production despite the state's economic expansion into new sectors.

Energy and Power Grid

Texas stands as the leading oil and gas producer in the United States while it advances wind power generation and builds up its solar energy capacity. The state uses the most total energy in the country because of its extensive industrial sector and expanding population while operating its own power grid system through the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Clean energy production continues to increase rapidly during 2025 as solar power shows significant growth while wind power experiences periodic high points yet natural gas continues to generate the most electricity.

Government and Politics

The capital of Texas is Austin and the state operates under a constitution that sets up a plural executive and a bicameral legislature which meets in regular session every two years. The state policy focuses on creating a business-friendly regulatory framework and low personal tax rates and strong local control which have influenced investment patterns and population shifts that drive metropolitan expansion. (The policy frameworks described here are based on publicly available state information but actual tax details differ between local areas and specific programs.)

Major Urban Areas and Infrastructure

The largest cities in Texas operate as major economic centers which include Houston as the largest followed by San Antonio and Dallas and Fort Worth and Austin with their own distinct industrial profiles. The urban areas link through multiple interstate highways and major international airports and deep-water Gulf ports and rail routes that support North American trade operations. The current population numbers for these cities stand at 2.3–2.4 million for Houston and 1.5 million for San Antonio and 1.3 million for Dallas and 1.0 million for Fort Worth and 0.9 million for Austin while annual population shifts occur because of population expansion and territorial growth.

Education and Research

Texas operates a broad higher-education system which comprises public flagship universities and statewide university networks and multiple nationally recognized private institutions. The major metros benefit from research output in engineering and energy and computer science and biomedical science and space and defense technologies which drives commercialization and workforce development while being supported by a large community college and technical-training system that provides manufacturing and logistics workers.

Culture and Tourism

Texas from the Rio Grande Valley to the Panhandle. The state offers various tourism attractions which include beach activities influences which can be seen throughout its architectural styles and musical traditions and culinary practices and festival celebrations that extend culture emerges from the combination of Indigenous and Spanish and Mexican and African American and German and Czech and American and wine tasting in the Hill Country and historic sites and presidential libraries and Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains national parks and active arts and music scenes in Austin and Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth and San Antonio.

Housing and Urban Growth

The fast population growth has created higher requirements for housing and infrastructure development while leading to increased discussions about land usage. The largest metropolitan areas maintain strong construction activities while experiencing occasional market declines because of interest rates and construction material expenses and housing market absorption rates yet their affordable housing options and flexible development rules keep attracting people and companies.

Texas History


Early Peoples and Indigenous Cultures

Texas has been home to human populations since 14,000 BCE according to archaeological findings which prove early human settlement in the area. The Clovis and Folsom people hunted large animals throughout the territory before human populations shifted to permanent settlements where they practiced farming and gathering and trading between river valleys and grasslands. The Caddo tribe established itself in East Texas during 800 CE when they constructed mound-based settlements and developed farming practices and extensive trade connections. The region that became Texas supported various native societies including the Comanche and Apache and Karankawa and Tonkawa who developed unique ways to survive in its different environmental areas.

Spanish Claims, Colonial Era, and Transition to Mexico

The first European explorers reached the area during the early 1500s. Spanish explorers charted the coastline while missionaries worked to merge local populations into colonial administrative structures. The Spanish government maintained control of Texas territory through the establishment of missions and presidios and settler colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries. The Mexican nation gained independence from Spain in 1821 which brought Texas under its control. The central Mexican government faced increasing conflict with Anglo-American settlers who received land grants from empresarios because of disagreements about governance and immigration policies and land ownership and slavery practices. The political stability of the region suffered from the continuous changes in immigration and slaveholding regulations that took place during this time.

Revolution and the Republic of Texas

The the prolonged Alamo siege during early 1836 as they fought for Mexican independence. The Battle of0s. The Texas Revolution began when settlers clashed at Gonzales in October 1835 followed by Texas Revolution began when settlers' growing opposition against Mexican rule turned into open rebellion during the mid-183 San Jacinto on April 21, 1836 resulted in a decisive victory for Texian forces under Sam Houston against General Santa Anna's army which secured Texas independence. The Texas Declaration of Independence received approval from delegates on March 2, 1836 which led to the establishment of the Republic of Texas. The new republic operated with limited resources while dealing with internal political disagreements yet it worked to decrease debt and build defenses and attract settlers. The new republic established laws through its constitution which maintained slavery while making emancipation illegal unless Congress granted permission.

Annexation, Statehood, and the Mexican-American War

The United States Congress finally approved Texas annexation through a long-standing discussion in 1845. The United States Congress admitted Texas as the 28th state on December 29 1845 without requiring territorial status. The Mexican-American War began in 1846 after Texas entered the United States because of ongoing border disputes which centered on the Rio Grande region. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo established U.S. ownership of Texas and extensive Southwest territory after the Mexican-American War. The new state of Texas kept its existing territorial boundaries until it gave away land for railroad development and settlement programs while maintaining control of public lands for domestic growth.

Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Late 19th Century

Texas became part of the Confederacy when it seceded from the Union in 1861 because it served as a vital source of military personnel and resources. The news about emancipation reached Texas late in 1865 which became known as Juneteenth when enslaved people learned about their freedom on June 19th. The post-war Reconstruction period brought federal control to Texas because of ongoing conflicts between racial groups and political and administrative disagreements. The United States readmitted Texas as a state during 1870. The cattle industry together with railroads experienced rapid growth during the late 1800s as Texas ranchers conducted extensive cattle drives toward Kansas rail stations and additional locations. The introduction of barbed wire technology brought an end to open-range grazing which led to faster population growth in settled areas. The 1901 Spindletop oil discovery brought about a new economic period which brought financial success and built new infrastructure while transforming the industrial sector.

20th Century Growth, Challenges, and Modernization

Texas cities experienced rapid growth throughout the 20th century with Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio and Austin showing the most significant expansion. The state economy evolved from its traditional focus on cotton and cattle production to develop petrochemicals and aerospace and electronics and aviation and healthcare industries. The Great Depression together with the Dust Bowl and world wars created significant changes in both population numbers and infrastructure development. The mid-20th century oil discoveries transformed Texas into a leading energy and industrial hub. The political landscape of Texas shifted from Democratic control to Republican dominance during the second half of the 20th century. The state of Texas experienced major social and civil rights movements which affected schools and public facilities and voting processes while mirroring national trends regarding racial equality and governmental control.

Recent Developments and Current State

Texas has maintained its fast growth since the last few decades which made it rank as one of the fastest expanding states regarding population and economic development and cultural impact. The metropolitan areas of Texas function as essential centers for technological advancement and energy production and educational institutions and international business operations. The ERCOT power grid in central Texas operates independently while the state leads the nation in wind and solar power generation despite its dominant position in oil and gas production. The state faces ongoing difficulties in handling water resources and urban infrastructure development and immigration patterns and coping with natural disasters including hurricanes and droughts. The state's past as an independent frontier territory together with its economic strength and complex political nature shapes its modern identity during the twenty-first century.

Texas Geography


Texas ranks as the second-largest state in the United States after Alaska while spanning 268,596 square miles (695,662 square kilometers) of land area which exceeds all European nations except Russia. The southern part of the United States contains Texas which shares borders with New Mexico to the west and Oklahoma to the north and Arkansas to the northeast and Louisiana to the east and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas to the southwest. The Gulf of Mexico borders the southeastern part of Texas where the state extends its coastline for 367 miles (590 kilometers). The enormous size of Texas together with its different heights and its position between desert and ocean produces an extraordinary collection of natural landscapes and environmental systems which establish the state as a distinctive region of natural beauty and ecological significance.

Topography and Regions

Texas divides into ten major natural regions known as physiographic provinces which present different geological and environmental features. The Gulf Coastal Plains occupy the southeastern part of Texas which reaches from the Gulf of Mexico into the interior and features level ground with fertile soil and a damp environment suitable for farming and urban growth that includes major urban centers like Houston and Corpus Christi. The Interior Lowlands of Texas extend from east to west through central Texas while featuring prairies and forests and productive agricultural land which includes the Cross Timbers and Grand Prairie regions.

The Edwards Plateau which people call the Texas Hill Country presents itself as Texas' most beautiful area through its combination of rocky hills and clear rivers and distinctive karst geological features. The Great Plains stretch across the western part of Texas from the Panhandle to the Edwards Plateau while providing extensive grasslands and major agricultural production. The Basin and Range Province or Trans-Pecos area in the far west contains three major mountain ranges including Davis and Chisos and Guadalupe Mountains which reach their highest point at Guadalupe Peak at 8,751 feet (2,667 meters). The Gulf Coast marks the lowest elevation point in Texas since it reaches sea level.

Water Bodies and Rivers

The geographical formation of Texas depends heavily on water as a fundamental element. The state contains more than 80,000 miles (128,700 kilometers) of waterways which include the Rio Grande and Red River and Sabine River and Brazos River and Colorado River and Trinity River. The Rio Grande runs for 1,255 miles (2,020 kilometers) through Texas while creating most of the border with Mexico. The water supply for municipalities and irrigation and flood protection and recreational activities depends on the three major reservoirs Lake Texoma and Toledo Bend Reservoir and Lake Travis.

The Gulf of Mexico borders Texas while its coastal region contains barrier islands and lagoons and salt marshes and bays including Galveston Bay and Matagorda Bay and Corpus Christi Bay. These coastal regions protect against tropical storms while providing essential fishery resources. The Balcones Escarpment extends from Del Rio to Waco as a geological fault line which divides the coastal plains from the Hill Country while creating a dramatic ecological and elevation change.

Climate and Weather

Texas features diverse climate zones which match its wide range of geographical areas because the eastern section maintains humid subtropical weather but the western part experiences arid desert conditions. The eastern section of Texas maintains high humidity levels and receives plenty of rainfall while experiencing warm temperatures which create dense forests and abundant vegetation. The central section of Texas experiences a semi-arid climate with hot summer months and gentle winter seasons yet the Trans-Pecos region in western Texas remains dry with minimal rainfall and extreme temperature swings between daytime and nighttime.

The state receives different amounts of rainfall throughout the year because the southeast receives more than 55 inches (1,400 millimeters) while the westernmost areas receive less than 10 inches (250 millimeters). The majority of Texas experiences rare snowfall but the Panhandle and mountainous West Texas areas receive snowfall on a regular basis. The state faces multiple natural disasters because its varied climate produces tornadoes and hurricanes as well as droughts and sudden flood events. The spring season brings frequent severe thunderstorms to Tornado Alley which includes North and Central Texas and Central Texas. The coastal areas of Houston and Galveston face hurricane and tropical storm threats during the period from June through November.

Flora and Fauna

Texas stands as one of the most biologically diverse states in the U.S. because it contains more than 5,000 plant species and almost 800 vertebrate species. The Piney Woods region of East Texas features pine forests that include loblolly and shortleaf pines together with oaks and magnolias and hickories. The central prairies and grasslands support bluebonnets as the state flower and Indian paintbrushes and native grasses including bluestem and switchgrass. The desert-adapted vegetation of the arid western areas consists of cacti and mesquite and creosote bush species.

The western region of Texas is home to white-tailed deer and armadillos and coyotes and mountain lions and bobcats and javelinas. The coastal regions of Texas support a wide range of marine life and migratory birds and alligators while the western mountains provide a habitat for desert and highland species. The state maintains its biodiversity through 14 national parks and Big Bend National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park which protect essential habitats and geological sites.

Natural Resources and Land Use

The natural resources of Texas directly relate to its geographical characteristics. The nation's leading oil and natural gas producer Texas operates through its three major basins including the Permian and Eagle Ford and Barnett Shale which power economic and industrial growth. The state holds major deposits of coal and uranium and limestone in addition to its existing natural gas and oil reserves. The state maintains its position as a major agricultural producer through its ranking as one of the top states for cattle and cotton and hay and poultry and corn production. The state leads the country in wind and solar energy production because of its extensive open spaces and plentiful sunlight.

The development of urban areas has transformed specific areas surrounding Texas's major urban centers. The rural areas of Texas maintain their agricultural character through their combination of farms and ranches and natural grasslands. The protection of water resources and preservation of land and defense of vulnerable ecosystems stands as the main focus of ongoing conservation initiatives because of expanding human settlements and industrial activities.

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